Geauga Happenings
Parkman Congregational Church is holding its annual Trash and Treasure Sale at the church located at 18265 Madison Road.
PCC Trash & Treasure Sale
June 16-17
Parkman Congregational Church is holding its annual Trash and Treasure Sale at the church located at 18265 Madison Road.
Hours are Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, when everything is half price. Doors reopen from 12:30-2 p.m. when whatever remains is free.
Donations welcomed June 12-14.
Donuts, coffee and lunch will be available. Questions? Call 440-548-4829.
CV Herb Society Meets
June 16, 11 a.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library. Bring a packed lunch. The group will carpool to Holden Arboretum in Kirtland to picnic and tour the gardens. Guests are welcome.
To attend, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. To learn more about CVHS, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
Free Pancake Breakfast
June 17, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
The men of Ledgewood Christian Church are sponsoring and hosting a free breakfast for friends and neighbors — come one, come all.
Menu consists of pancakes, sausage, salmon patties, juice, coffee and tea.
The church is at 8261 Kinsman Road, one-quarter mile west of state Route 306. Ample parking in rear of church.
Farmers’ Market Farm Tours
June 17, 1 p.m.
The Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market will sponsor three farm tours: June 17 at Harvest Bell Farm in Newbury Township; Aug. 12 at Hershberger Organic Produce in Middlefield; and Sept. 9 at Maplestar Farm in Auburn Township. Free transportation is available on an air-conditioned minibus that leaves the farmers’ market parking lot in South Russell at 1 p.m. The tours are free and approximately an hour and a half plus transportation time.
Participants must preregister at the Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market or by calling Cheryl Hammon at 440-474-9885.
American Legion Steak Roast
June 17, 4:30-7 p.m.
Newbury American Legion Post 663 is hosting its eighth annual steak roast in the Hunter Pavilion behind the Post at 11008 Kinsman Road in Newbury. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.
For information, call 440-635-6390.
Tails at Twilight
June 17, 6:30 p.m.
The Tails at Twilight annual summer gala event to benefit the animals of Rescue Village will be held at the shelter located at 15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township.
Enjoy a night under the stars consisting of food, dancing, an evening tour of the shelter, silent and live auction, wine pull and reverse raffle. Event includes entertainment by magician and illusionist Rick Smith Jr. and an opportunity to meet Greg Murray, local author of “Peanut Butter Dogs.”
Limited tickets are available for $150 per person; visit geaugahumane.org. Dress in summer cocktail attire.
Community Dinner
June 20, 5-6:30 p.m.
Claridon Community Helps will host a parmesan crusted tilapia dinner with a side of macaroni and cheese at the Claridon Congregational Church. Donations are accepted, but not expected.
For more information, call Judi at 440-285-3667.
GGP Partnership Meeting
June 21, 7:15-10 a.m.
Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) welcomes the Geauga business community to attend the GGP annual Partners Meeting at the Notre Dame Education Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon. One does not need to be a GGP member to attend.
The free breakfast meeting will feature keynote speaker Joel Elvery, economist from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, and speaker Jacob Duritsky, vice president of strategy and research at TeamNEO.
There is no fee to attend, but registration is required. Visit www.geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.
Gardens Galore, Art & More
June 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Geauga County Master Gardeners are holding a plant sale at Century Village in Burton. Admission and parking are free. Event includes a plant sale, garden art, desserts and tool sharpening for a small fee. Gift cards are available for purchase at Burton Floral and Garden, 13020 Kinsman Road, or The OSU Extension Patterson Center by calling 440-834-4656. Gift cards are valid on Master Gardener created garden art and plants.
Rock and Rummage Sale
June 22-24
Come one, come all to the Geauga County Democratic Women’s Caucus “Rock and Rummage” sale at Democratic Headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury.
Hours are Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a pop-up record store with many 78 and 45 records available.
For information, call Catherine Whitright, 440 286-3730.
Geauga Ice Cream Social
June 22, 6 p.m.
Geauga County Farm Bureau will host its annual ice cream social, with American Red Cross Blood Drive, at Junction Buick GMC, 12423 Ravenna Road, Chardon.
Enjoy grilled hot dogs and ice cream for all members of the family as well as donate blood to save lives. There will be drawings, music, member benefit updates and a bounce house.
The event is free to Farm Bureau members and children under 5; non-member fee is $5 per person and Our Ohio Supporters are $2. RSVP by June 19 to Geauga County Farm Bureau; call 440-437-8700 or email at nefarmbu@fairpoint.net.
LGRC Golf Outing
June 22
Lake-Geauga Recovery Center will hold its 13th annual golf outing at Wicked Woods Country Club, 14085 Ravenna Road in Newbury Township.
Registration entitles golfers to 18-holes of golf, lunch, dinner and a golf cart. Golfers will also enjoy contests, raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Hole in one prize is a new car courtesy of Junction Auto
Register online at www.lgrc.us or by phone to Gail at 440-205-2671. All event information including sponsorship opportunities can be found on the website.
Gates Mills Garden Tour
June 23 & 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Gates Mills Garden Club is sponsoring its biennial garden tour of private, exclusive gardens within the village. Attendees can also browse through vendor displays featuring a wide variety of unique gardening-related items for sale.
Pick up tickets the day of the tour(s) beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Southwick House, 7580 Old Mill Road, Gates Mills.
For information, visit www.TheGatesMillsGardenClub.com or call 440-423-0286.
Annual WG Alumni Reunion
June 23
Anyone who attended Chester, Russell and West Geauga schools is invited to attend the 136th annual alumni reunion at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.
Social time will start at 5 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. There will be a cash bar and “split-the-pot” raffle.
The West Geauga class of 1967 will be honored for its 50th anniversary. Classmates celebrating 55, 60, 65 and 70 years will be honored as well. Entertainment will follow dinner.
Prepaid reservations must be received by June 16. Questions? Call Linda Barnes Gifford at 440-729-2932.
Couples Golf Outing
June 25
Hemlock Springs Golf Club, 4654 Cork Cold Springs Road, Geneva, is hosting a couples golf outing. Arrive at course no later than 1 p.m. for 1:30 shotgun start.
Format is man/woman nine holes alternate shot on front nine and scramble on the back nine with two couples per tee. Event includes floating green, skill shots, mystery hole and more.
Cost is $70 per couple and includes golf, cart and prizes and picnic dinner, beer and pop after the round. Money and registration due by June 19. Call the pro shop at 440-466-4044.
Legion Scholarship Awards
June 25, 3 p.m.
Burton-Middlefield American Legion will hold its commander’s reception and scholarship awards program at the Atwood-Mauck Post 459 on Goodwin Street in Burton. Open to family members and guests only.
Call Skip, 440-313-2095, for more information.
Food Pantry Open
June 30, 10 a.m. to noon
The Food Pantry at Chester Christian Center Church will be open to the community. The pantry is open to anyone who is in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend.
Chester Christian Center is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Summer 2017 Yoga
Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m.
Join for a gentle, progressive style of yoga suitable for all ages and body types at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St. No experience is needed.
Conducted by master teacher and instructor Susan Gundersen, a suggested donation of $10 is requested, with proceeds going towards the church’s Guatemala mission. Bring a yoga mat, light blanket and wear comfortable clothing.
For more information, call the office at 440-285-4581.
Munson Community Day Picnic
July 15, noon
Munson Township’s annual Community Day Picnic will be held, rain or shine, at the town hall, 12210 Auburn Road. A fun day is planned for the entire family with a light picnic lunch, food vendors, music, Euclid Beach Rocket Car rides, rock climbing wall, raffles, games and activities.
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